The medical term for abnormal protrusion of the eyeballs is: A) hirsutism B) acromegaly C) ...

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@Brianna17

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on: Jun 27, 2018

The medical term for abnormal protrusion of the eyeballs is:

A) hirsutism
B) acromegaly
C) goiter
D) exophthalmos

Question 2

PE is the abbreviation for ________. (two words)

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

karlss

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Explanation: The prefix ex- means outside or away from; the combining form ophthalm/o, eye; and the suffix -s, plural.

Answer to Question 2

pulmonary embolism

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